Leader Band B-2 - Assistant Principal (head Of Senior School Learning & Culture)

Balaklava High School · Balaklava, SA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Salary range

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Closing date

15 October 2026

20 days remaining

Posted 25 Sep 2026

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About Balaklava High School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

U, 7-12

School staff (FTE)

51.4

33.5 teaching · 17.9 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12.7:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

425

Indigenous students

5%

Language other than English

6%

Girls vs boys

205 girls · 220 boys

48%
52%

Socio-educational background

Below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Wanted: Senior School Champion & SACE Superstar!
Assistant Principal - Head of Senior School Learning & Culture

Can you inspire teenagers, lead great teaching and learning, navigate SACE without breaking into a cold sweat, and somehow keep Year 12s focused when graduation is this close?
Balaklava High School might have your dream job.

We're looking for an energetic and passionate leader to take the reins of our Senior School - part educational leader, part mentor, part strategist and part professional problem-solver.
Your mission? Build a Senior School where students aim high, staff feel supported and every young person has a pathway towards success beyond BHS.

You'll Lead...
Senior School Learning & Culture
SACE Leadership & Quality Assurance
Student Achievement & Pathways
Wellbeing, Engagement & Attendance
Tracking, Intervention & SACE Completion
Staff Leadership & Development
Year 12, Graduation & Senior School Events
We're Looking for Someone Who...

Can build a culture of high expectations, strong relationships and genuine student agency.
Knows their way around SACE - including the acronyms nobody outside education could possibly understand.
Can spot a student heading off track and help get them moving towards the finish line.
Can lead, challenge and support staff while keeping students at the centre of every decision.
And understands that Senior School isn't just about getting students through Year 12 - it's about preparing them to thrive beyond it.

Ready to Lead the Senior School?
If you're a passionate educational leader who loves worki…

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